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Neither the Jewish Emergent Network nor Dimensions are directly endorsing any of the artists, healers, diverse teachers of faith, or other content creators whose work is linked in this challenge. We are sharing the world of spirit equitably with many people as we endeavor to learn more about our need to work together across diverse faith communities to dismantle racism and white supremacy for us all.
White Jews Learning Track
We reflect individually and communally on the need to heal and repair the racial equity impacts of our silence…
On this first day of our anti-racism journeying together, we welcome you to open your heart to a deeper exploration of the relationship between racism and silence.
LISTEN: White Silence podcast
REFLECT: Teacher and healer Mark Nepo has taught: “Only when I stop collecting evidence do my stones begin to speak…”
What is the story of anti-racism and you? Where are you currently engaging anti-racism practice and where could you use a hand? Sit quietly and consider what’s at stake for you in doing racial equity work? Write a personal statement naming what brings you to the work of anti-racism explicitly. How do you hope to challenge yourself over the next 30 days?
Black, Indigenous, Sephardi/Mizrachi and More Broadly Identified Jews of Color Learning Track
We reflect individually and communally on the need to heal and repair the racial equity impacts of silence and internalized racism…
Reading, Reflection & Journal Writing
READ: Silence by Langston Hughes + Embodiment
REFLECT: How old were you when you first experienced yourself as being of color? Write a detailed description of where you were, who you were with, how the experience felt for you. Have you previously shared this experience? What made you share/not share this experience with others? If you could go back in time to this experience and say one thing to your younger self that would deepen your sense of dignity/healing/repair what would it be?
